No. 940 in Chinese
意志
Willpower; determination.
In a sentence
他的意志很坚定，决定了就不会轻易改变。
His willpower is very strong; once he decides something, he won't easily change it.
In this sentence, '意志' refers to an individual's strong determination and mental fortitude to stick to their decisions.
我们需要团结一致，汇聚大家的意志，共同完成这个任务。
We need to unite and combine everyone's willpower to collectively complete this task.
Here, '意志' represents the collective determination and resolve of a group of people towards a shared goal.
发生了这么多困难，他依然保持坚强的意志继续努力。
Despite so many difficulties, he still maintains a strong willpower and continues working hard.
In this example, '意志' illustrates resilience and mental strength in facing adversity.
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